I visited my sister in Calgary for a week.  The weather was fabulous - God bless the chinook!  Heather Ruth and I went snow shoeing in Kananaskis, took a trip up to Drumheller to see the dinosaur museum and other tourist attractions, shopped the city, and of course partook in the Calgary nightlife.  Blake is also in Calgary, and so we were able to spend time together without the ole ball and chain (LOL - I love you Heather Ruthy!) And Ewan also joined us on a couple of outings, including my last night in town, when he decided against ball hockey in favour of dinner with Heather Ruth, Blake, and I.  Heather Ruth did have to work a couple of shifts throughout my vacation, allowing me to spend some time with dear friends Craig, Erin, and Brendon, and little Miriam who celebrated her first birthday while I was in town.  Craig's parents were kind enough to have us over to their home for dinner - a pleasant way to spend an evening.  It was a trip that was sorely needed, and so difficult to say goodbye.  My heart was heavy when Heather Ruth dropped me off at the airport, knowing that I was returning to a pile of work in Halifax.  Ah well, all good things must come to an end I suppose.  I will post pictures from the trip shortly for your viewing pleasure.